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Handlebar Studios - Photography, Reno/Lake Tahoe

Handlebar Studios specializes in both photography & cinema which gives you, our client, one of the most unique experience available in our area.

There is no better way to express your love than this! Slide-shows are outdated and overdone and we have the solution. Most D-Luxe Collections include a Cinema Love Story Engagement Video for you to share with your family and friends at your reception. Other select packages include day of cinema coverage by 2 cameras/ cinematographers.

We do it with class and style because it's not just video... It's CINEMA!

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Handlebar Studios
Reno/Tahoe
(775) 720-6698
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Their work is Phenomenal!!!
Reviewed by Christy Trotter Linder on
Stephanie & Nick delivered above and beyond anything we'd expected! AMAZING and they were a pleasure to have around on our special day. I cannot say enough about the service we received from them and our wedding album is awesome!!!! We have received so many compliments on the album and everyone wants to know who our photographer was for the wedding. We are currently selling our house....one of the realtors who showed our house called me to ask who our photographer was....she saw the ablum on our coffee table and was amazed!! The cinema was awesome as well!! They had so many ideas to capture the most amazing shots. By far, they are the best around!!!!!
Beautiful, artistic, surreal ...

photo by Stephanie Williams
Reviewed by Megan Padilla on
When I was shopping for a wedding photographer I knew I wanted someone who could produce artistic photos to capture the retro-glam tone of our wedding; I was particularly interested in stylistic qualities like unique angles, depth, color, and interesting shots.  Stephanie and Nic did an amazing job delivering me exactly the kind of wedding photographs I requested!  The album we received was altogether surreal—like a collection of images out of a fairy tale.  Our couple-photos were whimsical and romantic and the pictures of the venue captured the distinctive setting and colors present.  They even did a great job capturing our golden retriever in the shots—which, from my own experience, I know is hard to do!  My family was very impressed by Stephanie and Nic’s professionalism and friendliness as well as their assertiveness.  Having such a small family wedding, with no event coordinator, I was so grateful that Stephanie took charge as our pseudo wedding coordinator, making sure everyone was in the proper place for photos and that the evening moved timely enough to capture the most important moments.  This was definitely the best investment I made in our wedding and while I was SO SO grateful that Stephanie’s prices were reasonable, seeing the product, I would have easily paid double.   ? 
It's the little things....

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Reviewed by Keeli Welty on
Where do I start...Stephanie and Nick and hands down AMAZING.  From our initial meeting they were nothing but professional. Their work speaks for itself and their attention to detail makes working with them a dream come true. They both have an eye for 'catching the moment' which is exactly what we were looking for.  Not only do they offer amazing photography but they also do the cinamatography which is a world beyond your standard wedding videographer.  Think about your favorite movie trailer... that is how your wedding video will be. They went above and beyond with our engagement photos/ video and we are so excited to have them as a part of our big day!!
Great Photographer

Reviewed by Rebecca Marvin on
We had such a great time with Stephanie, she was a great photographer and all her pictures came out wonderful. She seemed to be everywhere and getting all the shots that I wanted her to get. She made the day very care free because she had everything under control and things were smooth sailing. she was so funny and made me feel at ease all day. We really enjoyed her and would use her anytime we need more pictures done. 
Above and Beyond!

Reviewed by Kelly and David on
On our "wedding weekend" we put Stephanie and Nick through the ringer!  Our celebration started with freezing temperatures and snow on the beach in Tahoe.  After freezing our buns off during the ceremony we were ready to head to dinner to warm up, but Stephanie and Nick encouraged us to hang in there for a few more shots.  We are so thankful we did because the photos we were able to get came out amazingly well.  Stephanie and Nick suffered through the cold with us and kept us laughing the whole time.  The next day, Stephanie and Nick traveled to our reception in Chico, CA.  They came up with this amazing idea to shoot a "Marryoke" video by asking our wedding guests to lip sync to one of our favorite songs, which they offered to do without us asking for it!  In addition to the video, they captured all the moments on camera that we missed as we were mingling with guests.

We considered many photographers and felt that Stephanie and Nick had the best quality photos for the price.  Truth be told, we would have paid twice as much!  The photos are amazing, they offered to provide additional services, and they were a blast to work with.  Additionally, Stephanie and Nick were willing to shoot our wedding in Tahoe and our reception in Chico, CA the following day and their travel rates were extremely reasonable!  We would not hesitate to recommend Stephanie and Nick to any bride and groom-to-be!
Simply Amazing

Reviewed by Alicia and Billy on
Looking for a wedding photographer can be very exciting and overwhelming. For us it was exactly that. My fiancee and I met with some photographers around Reno but really didn't feel that spark I was looking for. I must say when I first started looking for a photographer I instantly feel in LOVE with Stephanie's website. Her pictures are so vibrant, and then I saw Nicks videos; I knew right away I needed to book them. After our first meeting all my worries of finding someone to capture our big day was gone.  We recently took our engagement pictures and after receiving them I've had nothing but amazing reviews. Stephanie and Nick truly are passionate about there work, they are so easy going yet very professional. Billy and I felt so comfortable around them. They truly are not only AMAZING photographers but, their such awesome individuals. We cannot wait till our wedding day. 
Creativity and Quality

Creative idea for thank you cards
Reviewed by Katie on
Looking for a wedding photographer can be an overwhelming task. You want someone that not only you feel comfortable around but also has an incredible sense of creativity and professionalism. Stephanie and Nick are all of those things and more! We were absolutely thrilled with the result of our engagement and wedding photos. We have gotten countless compliments from friends and family, and will enjoy sharing them for many years to come. Stephanie and Nick are a genuine, talented team that enabled us to have FUN taking pictures rather than feeling stiff and posed. Our pictures beautifully capture the day we shared. They always listened to what we wanted as well as gave us some amazing ideas we hadn't considered. I would chose them again in a heartbeat!
Remembering our day
Reviewed by Shannan Robinson on
Reviewed by Shannan Robinson on Dec 20, 2010
Stephanie Williams Photography has provided me the avenue in which to forever remember one of the most important day's in my life - via photos and cinema. Nick and Stephanie were on location before the day even started - Locating beautiful places in which to take the most memorable photos. SW Photography uses exceptional equipment. They always have new ideas - and aren't afraid to try them out! I wish I could give them a 10 carat rating because that's what they deserve! Thank you for not just being our wedding photographers but becoming friends as well!
The Best Photographers and Videographers EVER!!!
Reviewed by Ashley Kelly on
I am the facility manager at Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast. We absolutely LOVE Stephanie Williams photography. They are fun, energetic, creative, and most of all- they create the lasting memories our brides hope to capture on their special day exactly the way the couple wants to remember it!!!
Extremely Happy Couple!
Reviewed by Tara and Chris Byrne on
I couldn't have asked more of both Stephanie and Nic.  Everytime I look at our pictures both engagement and wedding I smile.  The emotions we went through were captured perfectly.  They are extreme;y easy to love and work with.   Everybody that has seen the pictures love the work she did for us saying it looks like a picture out of a magazine.  The package was tailored to fit us perfect and our album was truly a one of a kind terrific.  If you want a photographer that does it all you found her and her wonderful husband.  I already know that she will forever be my photographer for all those special times in life.  Thank you so much for everything and being there to help support us during this most wonderful time.  
Great Team!

Kendall & Gary
Reviewed by Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning on
I have had multiple occasions to work along side Stephanie and Nick Williams. They are the greatest team, combining a top photographer with a highly-skilled videographer... all in one package! They are very professional, super nice to work with, and produce exceptional images that are awe-inspiring! Their attention to detail is supreme, and their kindness, and fun attitude, make it a joy to be in their presence. I would recommend (and often do recommend) them to anyone searching for of one of the best photographic teams in the industry.
The best!

One of my favorites
Reviewed by Molly H on
I spent a LOT of time looking for a great photographer who didn't charge an exorbitant amount. Stephanie and Nick are excellent photographers, professional and fun, and all of the pictures I've seen have surpassed those of many of the more expensive photographers. From the first meeting, they were professional and interested in figuring out the feel we wanted, but still fun and easy to talk to. Our engagement photos and video were great, and the selection of photos that they posted within the next few days were fantastic. They were very unobtrusive at the wedding for the candid parts, but got us through the family and wedding party photos fairly quickly. I look forward to seeing the rest of our photos!
Absolutely Amazing
Reviewed by Jenn Duckett on
Stephanie and Nick definitly went above and beyond to make this a wonderful experience and an even better memory for my husband and I. Prior to the wedding they scoped out great places to take photos, which I thought was amazing because I thought all of our pictures would be taken in the park. They took the extra time to find the perfect places to shoot and they were places that if you just looked at them didn't impress you, but they saw something more and it was unbelievable how great the pictures turned out. Also, they stayed longer at the reception than they were supposed to because they are sweethearts and wanted to make sure they captured all the important things. I would recommend Stephanie and Nick to everyone! I would post one of my favorite pictures but I don't have them on my computer yet. :(
Going the extra mile
Reviewed by Natacha on
I cherish the photographs that Stephanie and Nic took at my wedding last year.  My heart jumps every time I see them because they capture every emotion my husband  I were feeling on that special day.  They were more than happy to work our large family and took pictures of every aspect of the wedding.  It was a great feeling to know that I didn't need to worry about a thing on my wedding day and absolutely no memory would be lost.  And now a year later Stephanie still continues to offer her her service and support to me as I print my wedding photos!
Everything we wanted and more!

Capture of the perfect day
Reviewed by Colleen on
Stephanie Williams Photography recently photographed our wedding and we couldn't be more pleased. Every moment was captured, yet I hardly knew Stephanie and Nic were there at times. They were very easy to get along with and encouraged us to let them know what we wanted. The prices were very reasonable and Stephanie is willing to make a package that best fits your needs. Stephanie and Nic took 1300 photos of our special day, we got a handful of photos back to us the following day, and the remaining photos were given to us no more than a week later! Every one of them turned out great. Overall, we could not have asked for a better photographer. Thanks Stephanie and Nic!!!
Beyond words......

Steve and I having a blast
Reviewed by Heather Spitz on
Stephanie and Nic have a great attitude about their job, they want to please the bride and groom to the fullest. They showed up on time and always went the extra mile to make the experience better. They were very quick on turn around for photos, videos, and albums. Stephanie and Nic are very easy to get along with and want to make "the big day" perfect. Stephanie even gave the extra hand in decorating the guest tables. I would highly recommend them and they are truly worth every penny!

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